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RESUME OF KEY ARTISTS <br /> 2012-2013 <br /> DONNA WASHINGTON: storyteller <br /> Dates: February 2013 <br /> Price: approx. $450-$550/show based on#of shows and interest <br /> Target Audience: all grades(prefers divided into following groupings: K-2na, 3ra-5a', 6th solo, 7`h- <br /> 8th 9th-loth' 11`h-12th She'll do a middle school show of 6`h-8`h if she has to, but it's not preferred.) <br /> Show: storyteller with focus on African and African-American folktales <br /> Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Social Studies <br /> Donna Washington is a very vibrant, dynamic storyteller who is based locally,but travels all <br /> over. She presents shows that have a wide range of tales from different cultures. Donna bases her <br /> performances on the audience and age group. Donna was booked in area schools through The <br /> ArtsCenter in February 2009, and her shows were very popular and well-received. <br /> Performing for over 20 years, Donna Washington uses her incredible vocal pyrotechnics, <br /> dramatic facial expressions,and dynamic physicality to make her stories come to life.Using <br /> cultures from all over the world,Donna presents a wide range of fairytales and folktales that <br /> enthrall and delight audiences of all ages.For this show,Donna will share her art of storytelling <br /> through a focus on African and African-American folktales. <br /> wwwAlwstoryteller.com <br /> BALLET FOLKLORICO MEXICO: dance, music, connects with Mexican cultural <br /> traditions <br /> Dates: April 2013 [or December????—would switch spots with Jabali African Acrobats] ***if <br /> you choose this artist,please let me know if you have a strong preference regarding the time of <br /> year*** <br /> Price: approx. $715-$850/show pending amount of interest and#of shows <br /> Target Audience: all ages <br /> Show: dynamic show featuring various styles of music and dance from different regions of <br /> Mexico <br /> Curriculum Connections: Social Studies,Music and Dance Education,Foreign Language Studies <br /> Founded in 1972,the Ballet Folklorico Mexico has been recognized as one of the most exciting <br /> groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico.With intriguing costumes and exceptional <br /> dances,Ballet Folkloric Mexico is recognized throughout the U.S. and Mexico as one of the most <br /> exciting groups presenting authentic regional dances of Mexico.Ballet Folklorico transcends <br /> barriers of language and cultural influences,bringing new, enriching perspectives. <br /> The company introduces audiences to fascinating folklore and magnificent ceremonial rituals <br /> from regions of Veracruz and Tamaulipas, including traditions of the Aztecas,Michoacan and <br /> many others. The performance showcases lavish,flamboyant costumes, some with colorful <br /> flowing dresses and others that feature headdresses of pheasant tails that reach more than six feet <br />